The Neild Museum was dedicated in 1981 in Memory of J. Stapleforte Neild . It houses a broad collection of items illustrating life in an agricultural setting from Colonial times to the recent past. Domestic tools and appliances, farming implements,and tools for building the barns, homes, and other necessary structures for life in early Dorchester are on display. One of the many items of great interest is an original McCormick reaper, circa 1832, which was used to harvest grain on a farm in north Dorchester. All items were used and most were made in Dorchester County. The kiosk as you enter holds brochures and a display pertaining to one or more of the exhibits.